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Thursday, December 11, 2008

More SWAT Roundup International

This describes one of the individual events at the SWAT competition.

Prior to the start of the event, each competitor will have in front of his shooting position, at the 15-yard line, his required equipment. His shooting position will correspond with his competitor number. There will be three small bulls-eye type targets posted at each shooting position. At start time, all competitors will be behind the start/finish line. Each competitor will start the course traversing a myriad of obstacles and conditions likely to be found in a wooded environment. The course will consist of paved portions, as well as loose, uneven terrain, and may be required to negotiate a water canal. Portions of the course necessitate a low crawl. At the end of the first lap, each competitor will successfully identify his/her shooting position, don hearing and eye protection, index any of the three weapons he/she chooses, and shoot at one of the three targets posted at his shooting lane. The shooter will ensure the weapon is in a safe condition before continuing with the remaining laps (slide is to the rear, magazine removed, and safety on). The competitor is not required to run the remaining laps wearing eye and hearing protection. Securing this equipment next to the assigned firearms is permitted. The competitor will then complete the second lap, encountering same/similar obstacles, until he/she returns to his/her shooting position. The competitor must don required hearing and eye protection, index the second weapon of choice, and shoot at one of the two remaining targets that have not yet been shot. The shooter will ensure the weapon is in a safe condition before continuing with the remaining lap (slide is to the rear, magazine removed, and safety on). The competitor is not required to run the remaining lap wearing eye and hearing protection. Securing this equipment next to the assigned firearms is permitted. The competitor will then complete the third and final lap, encountering same/similar obstacles, until he/she returns to his/her shooting position. The competitor must don required hearing and eye protection, index the third and final weapon of choice, and shoot the last remaining target that has not yet been shot. The shooter will ensure the weapon is in a safe condition before continuing with the course. The competitor will resume the course to the finish line. Upon approaching the finish line, competitors are required to announce his/her competitor number to the timer/scorekeeper to assist them in securing the most accurate time/score possible.And, I promised more pictures -- even better, here's a link to what the events were, and there's a video of the competition. Hardbodies in action. A team from our Orange County Sheriff's Office took first place overall. Congrats to you, and everyone who participated. I have utmost respect for those who run toward danger. You can browse and see more of the descriptions of the various events.

Some of the 'toys'. The Vendor Pavilion had it all.

Some of the vehicles:

And even the big tough SWAT guys need a little first aid:

We fed everyone, including our Sheriff, Kevin Beary

And, just a reminder. Order When Danger Calls from Amazon or Barnes & Noble to have it in time for the holiday! Links on my website.